Library Assistant

Palm Beach State College; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture and inclusion

Tuition fee waiver

Health benefits

Paid time off

Remote or hybrid opportunities

Professional development

Retirement plans

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Library Assistant to support students, faculty, and staff with library services and information access. You will assist patrons, locate materials, and help operate library databases and catalogs.

The role involves processing items, organizing shelves, conducting database searches, and performing basic office tasks. Strong communication and a service mindset are essential to succeed in a busy academic library.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Experience with library software and classification systems preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patrons and help locate materials.
• Process charges, discharges, and renewals; shelve items and maintain order.
• Perform online searches of college databases and update records.
• Handle new books and periodicals, document issues, and file records.
• Prepare forms, reports, and correspondence; manage data in spreadsheets.
• Assist in brochures and flyer design and distribution.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Library software

Classification systems

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

## About this role
Responsible for providing library services to students, faculty and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists with providing information regarding various library services, sorting and shelving library materials according to classification code, issuing, receiving, and storing library materials, researching and processing information in the library’s data management system, and providing patrons with assistance in locating materials.

What a day of a Library Assistant looks like:

• Welcomes and assists persons who come into the department. Assists patrons finding materials and operates equipment to include library databases, online catalog, and the internet.
• Processes charges, discharges, and renewals of items. Shelves new or return materials; maintains proper order and straighten books and materials on shelves.
• Performs online searches of college databases; enters or edit data to existing database files.
• Receives, records, and puts away new books, and periodicals. Documents issues in proper records and files.
• Types and edits forms, reports, memos, and correspondences. Includes word processing. Inputs and updates data to established spreadsheets. Sets up, organizes, and maintains files, manuals and publications, distributes as needed.
• Assists in the design and distribution of brochures and flyers throughout the college, campus, or outside groups.
• Plans, administers, and conducts inventory of equipment or materials. May include accounting records associated with inventory.
• Interacts with students both within and outside the instructional, student and academic setting in a professional and ethical manner.
• Assists instructors with a variety of office support activities and functions . Assists personnel with operating office equipment such as personal computers, printers, and copying machines as well as software programs, providing training when necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following :

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Some related experience

Knowledge of:

Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

Skilled in:

• Delivering a high level of customer service
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Use various methods to perform research

Preferred, but not a must :

Education and Experience:

• Experience with library software and classification systems

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency

• Reach and grasp objects. - Daily
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - Daily
• Climb ladders and stairs. - Daily
• Push or pull objects. - Daily
• Lift or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds. - Daily
• Stand for extended periods of time. - Daily
• Use of video display terminal. - Daily
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. - Daily
• Communicate information verbally. - Daily
• Communicate information in writing. - Daily
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy. - Daily
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication. - Daily
• Work a fluctuating work schedule. - Occasionally

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $15.80/hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of October 23, 2026.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.
• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• Retirement Investments : State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.